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via Wkyc/ Governor Mike DeWine issued an order closing the state’s K-12 schools for a three-week period beginning on March 16 due to concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). As the third of those three weeks gets set to begin, DeWine has extended the state’s school closures until at least May 1. DeWine said he’ll reevaluate […]

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via Wkyc: As health officials, lawmakers and parents sound the alarm about vaping dangers, the warnings have taken on new urgency in recent weeks. Nationally, the CDC has reported 1,800 lung injury cases and 37 deaths linked to vaping. Here in Ohio, 49 lung injuries have been reported and 44 of those people have been […]

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via Wkyc: Much of the focus has been on staffing, such as adding mental health professionals or school resource officers. But there may also be solutions in how schools are built. Turns out, there is no basic blueprint when it comes to building safer schools. But Jim Brewer with the American Institute of Architects believes […]

National

via Joy105: A school in Georgia that takes disciplining their students “very seriously” has reportedly instilled a corporal punishment policy in which parents can consent to having their child hit with a paddle. The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics, in Hephzibah, sent consent forms to students’ homes recently requiring parents to opt-in to […]

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via News5: Two bills currently being discussed by Ohio lawmakers would delay the start of the school year until after Labor Day. Senate Bill 34 and House Bill 549 would tie state funding to school districts starting after Labor Day. The proposals would allow schools to opt out and not be penalized if a public […]

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via News5: The first community meeting regarding funding issues with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District construction and renovation project will be held Tuesday night. According to CMSD CEO Eric Gordon, the state has changed its funding for the building and renovation project, which means construction has been put on hold. For 14 years, Gordon said the Ohio Facilities […]

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The closure of dozens of local schools without air conditioning due to high heat indexes Thursday prompted renewed calls to start the school year later. “It’s hot, it’s muggy, kids are irritated. A cooler atmosphere makes them relax better,” said parent Tonja Thomas. An Ohio Senate bill introduced in August would require public and private […]

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Snow day? Nah. How about sweaty day… Numerous Cleveland schools are closed Thursday due to the sweltering summer heat. The following Cleveland schools are closed: Benjamin Franklin Charles Eliot Charles Mooney Collinwood Facing History New Tech Garrett Morgan Iowa-Maple Louis Agassiz McKinley Michael R White Newton D. Baker O H Perry Patrick Henry Tremont Valley […]

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Today some area school are closed due to the excessive heat today Here is a brief summary of the schools: Constellation Schools Eastide Arts Acad. Closed Today Constellation Schools Collinwood Village Acad Closed Today Constellation Schools Elyria Community Elem. Closed Today Constellation Schools Elyria Community Mid. Closed Today Constellation Schools Lorain Comm Elem Closed Today […]

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The school year is underway and districts across northeast Ohio are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. As teachers craft their lesson plans, security officers are mapping out strategy to help insure the safety and security of students and staff. “We can’t believe we’re ever going to be immune from something bad […]

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The Cleveland Teachers Union has given notice its intent to strike Monday evening. District and union officials haven’t reached an agreement with a contract, which expired June 30. The announcement comes as students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District headed back to class Monday. District spokesmember Roseanna Canfora said the union has authorized a strike. We are […]

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You know you’ve made your mark in the world when public schools are named after you. Such is the case with First Lady Michelle Obama, who finds herself with public schools being named after her. Clutch cites various schools who have changed their names to honor President Barack Obama’s better half. Among the schools is […]